Beatrice Dixon (17 August 1916 – 16 March 2005) was an Irish pioneer of women's participation in public life, and served as the first woman juror in Ireland.
She went to England in 1944, joining the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and worked as a meteorological observer in North Devon and Wiltshire.
She was a prominent member of the Irish Housewives Association, serving as chair from 1954-1955, and was selected as their candidate for the 1957 general election in Dublin South West.
After making many application, these women's names were added to the list in 1955, but only after Dixon campaigning for years was she summoned, and even longer before she served.
This alternative dáil discussed ways of improving women's status and social condition, but didn't have much influence on future legislation.
[1] Dixon was also active in the Girl Guides, serving in a number of roles, including area commissioner.